LWV-CM Programs

League of Women Voters^®
of Charlotte-Mecklenburg

What are we doing?

Civics 101. YC101. Education. Immigration. Voting. Women.

Civics 101

Civics 101: A Venture into Local Politics
Open to newcomers, old-timers and all civic-minded people who are interested in knowing more about the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the NC Courts. Sessions include celebrity guests and visits to the meetings of elected bodies. In the final session we visit the Charlotte Observer and talk with reporters and editors.
Civics101 History
2008 Civics 101 Schedule
Civics 101 Registration Form

Youth Civics 101

Register now for Youth Civics 101
A venture into local government!
YC101 is an exciting summer opportunity for teens to learn about the community, government, politics, public service careers and more!
Students may receive service hours by evaluating the course and providing important feedback.
YC101 will be held 6-8 PM on July 15, 22, 28, 31 and August 5. YC101 will meet at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center and other sites corresponding to the specific session.
YC101 is open to Mecklenburg County students ages 13-18. Teens must register and pay a one-time course fee of $10 to participate. Fees cover course materials and dinner.
To register and learn more, contact Amy Farrell at Kids Voting (info@kidsvoting.org or 704-343-6999) with your name, school, email address and phone number. After you register, you will receive a schedule, information about class locations and more. Registration is limited so sign up now!

Education

The LWV-CM Education Committee has been involved in issues of governance, equity, quality education and adequate funding of education involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools. The committee, which has met monthly for more than three decades, studies concerns and takes action on issues related to League positions.
Weighted Student Funding Report
Weighted Student Funding Graphs
Equity Call for Action
Education Positions CM NC US
Observer Special January 28, 2007

Immigration

Immigration is in the news, nationally as well as locally, and the League intends to keep the topic on the front burner for League members throughout the year. Our local League is currently participating in the National study of Immigration policy and issues, with consensus meetings for League members to be held January 10th and 24th. At the conclusion of the national study, our committee will begin a study of local immigration and its impact on healthcare services and arrestee status issues.
Proposed Federal Reforms
Economic Impact of Immigration
Resource Links

Voter Registration

LWV-CM Voter Registration activities focus on registering new citizens to vote on the day they are naturalized and sponsoring student-run high school voter registration drives.
Voter Education

Women's Issues

The LWV-CM Women's Issues Committee has worked collaboratively with groups in the community to address domestic violence issues. This has included court observation projects focused on both the Domestic Violence criminal and civil court systems; a Teen Dating Violence presentation at East Mecklenburg High School; and a showing of the Kit Gruelle documentary - Private Violence, The Movement Against Battering in America.
Domestic Violence Awareness
Domestic Violence Community Studies Update
Domestic Violence in Charlotte Mecklenburg Report
2004 Domestic Violence Criminal Court Study + Executive Summary
Helpful links:
Women's Commission
United Family Services
NCCADV, North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Women's Law Initiative
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse

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